It's a funny old world..

 Happy Halloween everyone.. 

I know Halloween is not everyone's cup of tea so 

here's a couple of pumpkin funnies for Michele's

TAG TUESDAY's *All Hallow's Eve* theme 

as we wind down October.. 

and just a handful of ATC cards..

Have a happy safe Halloween, 

see you all in November. 

Creative wishes 

Tracey xx

Paperbabe Stamps Challenge #154 ~ Anything Goes

 Hello Everyone  

Time for a new *Paperbabe Stamps Challenge #154* 

with a prize every fortnight for one random winner

Our theme is *Anything Goes* come along and play.

Today i'm sharing two Day of The Dead themed tags 

using New Paperbabe Dinky Sugar Skull stamps 

The new stamps work with both Male and Female Dinky stamp sets  

along with the Jointed Art Doll Portrait Head and die.

Using with the Male dinky face stamps I've dressed him with a fancy hat 

decorated with flower and feather stamps, now doesn't he wear it well.

I've always loved the ethos of this colourful two day holiday, 

honouring the lives of family and friends both past and present. 

Come share your *Anything Goes* 

creativity with us HERE. 

Stay safe & Creative 

Hugs Tracey xx

Sharing today with: 

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge #10

LTCCB #63 ~ October Anything Goes

Tag Tuesday ~ Colour Challenge Orange & Purple 

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge ~ Not A Card

Dearest neighbour..

Hello creative friends, 

I hope you are all keeping well? 

What glorious weather we've been having, teamed with a 

couple of creative play days my weekend has been just perfect...

 

I've so many tags with techniques that never amount to anything, 

as my minds been drawn to creating something special for my dear 

neighbour's monumental 100 Birthday this year I've been playing 

with lots of ephemera and stamped TH tickets, adding a die cut 100. 

Funny thing is this stamp set is also SA's 100th Collection...

This napkin image reminds me of two little princesses, with big sis wearing 

the crown. I'm sure my neighbour will be wearing her finest hat in celebration 

of her special day when she receives her birthday greeting from the Queen.

Losing myself in the finer details of hand stitching, buttons and brads, 

butterflies, flowers and lace, I attached a triple ring clasp creating a 

tag flip journal, now all those extra ideas can stay close to hand..

Thank you so much for stopping by today

wishing you all safe sunny days 

Creative wishes 

Tracey xx

Sharing today's creativity with: 

LTCCB #59 ~ JUNE Anything Goes 

Country View Challenges ~ June 2021 100 Challenges

Inspired by Evelyn's creative sketch book cover, 

paperdoll and flower ephemera and die cut 100..

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge ~ Mixed Media

**Art** Journal Journey ~ Mia's Theme Butterflies

TAG TUESDAY ~ FACES

TFJB ~ I'm feeling like Royalty

Taking the Leap...

Happy Leap day Everyone, 

it's not every year we get to post on our blogs on 29th February. 

After finding a bag full of Paris bits and bobs whilst 

looking for something else it seemed like fate that 

Sandie's Theme over @ TAG TUESDAY is PARIS 

The word Paris oozes Romance to me, from novels to old movies, 

I wonder how many people have popped the question in the City 

or maybe the Eiffel Tower..?

As the 29th February is a Leap Day women may still take up 

the old tradition of asking their partner to marry them..? 

Back in 1992 I know I did 😁 

After two years of me saying no to his proposals I made 

the most of leap day that year, popping the question to him.

I've never been to Paris but we did spend our Honeymoon 

in Blackpool in 1993.... he obviously said YES!! 😙

Really enjoyed layering all these found elements today,

the ironing will just have to wait until next month.. 

Enjoy the rest of your evening what ever your up too 

I'll see you all in March... 

Creative Hugs 

Tracey xx

That's Crafty Reveal.

Happy Sunday Everyone,

It's been a very wet and windy weekend in the midlands. 

I hope you are all keeping well and treating yourself to a relaxing day 

or maybe spending your day with family or friends?

This post is a reveal of the latest That's Crafty products

including stamps, stencils and new mediums.

There's lots to see.. so please enjoy.

Created by playing with Flat Matte Sprays and the Dianthus stencil and masks, 

I painted, spritzed and lifted the ink off. This piece was just a test piece that was 

far to nice to discard. With one of Lynne's new Affirmations it made a pretty card.

Onto a greyboard Long Tag that i'd scraped with Gold interference paint I added 

water to the Walnut Crystals and used it as paint letting creativity be my guide.

Edged with a fine liner pen dots of multi surface paint create an Autumnal scene.

Using the Dragonfly and Lace Doily Stencils in different ways.

Running the dragonfly mask on black card through the sizzix big shot plus.

I clear embossed those raised areas and painted the debossed Dragonfly with blue

 and green interference paint the embossing helped keep it all within the lines.

Glued onto a long tag adding gem stone eyes & a fitting affirmation completes the design.

Painting first with Gesso, Texture paste was pushed through the 

Lace Doily stencil and a wash of Blackberry spray applied. 

Multi surface paints and posca pens bring the magnificent detail of the doily to life. 

Walnut spray and crystals define those shady areas with a sprinkling of crystals 

left to find their own way with a spritz of water. 

Given words from Lynne's affirmations complete the final tag.

I think this one maybe my new favourite *Favourite*...!!

Thank you for sharing your precious time.

Enjoy the rest of your day.

Until next time

Creative Hugs & Wishes

Tracey xx

Crafty Supplies:

That's Crafty! ~ Long Tags

That's Crafty! 8x8 Stencils ~ Dianthus  ~ Dragonfly ~ Lace Doily

That's Craft! ~ Flat Matte Sprays

That's Crafty! ~ Walnut Crystals

Lynne's Affirmations SET 11

Interference paints ~ Multi Surface Paints